MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,672 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
CORROSION ON REAR CHASSIS LEGS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Nissan Primera?
Based on 1,768,156 MOT tests across 199,016 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R208 VRB is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,974cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
Across all 1998 Nissan Primera models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 91,289 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Nissan Primera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 96,181 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R208 VRB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Nissan Primera typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 28 years old, this Nissan Primera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of R208 VRB?
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What year was R208 VRB registered?
R208 VRB is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 9 January 1998.
Is R208 VRB safe to buy?
The MOT history for R208 VRB shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R208 VRB have outstanding finance?
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